Willy Wonka Was Never Meant to Be the Star of His Own Movie - The
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Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ has good intentions, but its entire premise is built on peeling back the layers of a character whose best quality is being shrouded in mystery
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Gene Wilder wanted to be remembered more for 'Young Frankenstein' than 'Willy Wonka,' author claims
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Pure Imagination: 'Charlie And The Chocolate Factory' Brings Willy Wonka To The Stage
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Wonka was inspired by Jean-Pierre Jeunet's cannibal horror Delicatessen (no, really)
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Timothee Chalamet is Willy Wonka in New Trailer for Movie
Used Book in Good Condition
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I Want It Now!: A Memoir of Life on the Set of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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I'm A Big Fan Of Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, But Wonka Is My New Favorite Willy Wonka Movie
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Wonka's 10 Biggest Easter Eggs for The Previous Movies
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory 40th Anniversary (dvd) : Target
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Tim Burton's Bizarre Choice: Wanted Dwayne Johnson As Willy Wonka On One Condition Involving Johnny Depp